Renshō-ji Temple

What it is

• Jodo-shu temple in Kikuna, Yokohama.
• Founded in 1315 by Rensho Shonin.
• Main deity is Amida Nyorai.
• Enshrines Bishamonten, a Yokohama Shichifukujin.

What to see

• Main hall, bell tower, and Bishamondo.
• Bishamonten statue, called 'left-handed Bishamonten'.
• Statue is one of Japan's 'Three Bishamonten' by Unkei.
• Memorial monuments for Kanto Earthquake victims.

When to go

• Bishamonten statue is specially opened on specific days.

Getting there

• 3-minute walk from Kikuna Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.